India needs structural reforms, not subsidies, to shield economy from West Asia shocks: ReportIndia must shift from subsidy reliance during global crises to structural reforms for economic resilience. Rising geopolitical tensions hig...
27 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
15 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
11 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
How long before Iran breaks under crushing US pressure?Iran and the US face a prolonged standoff. The US is intensifying economic pressure on Iran's economy. Iran indicates it can withstand the ...
02 May, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
India's EV transition needs a China-style ecosystem push; scale, policy, charging infra boost: NomuraIndia's transition to electric vehicles (EVs) will depend critically on how quickly it can build out a robust charging ecosystem, with infr...
01 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Gujarat: VGRC to open new doors of opportunities in Surat's textile sectorThe Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference will accelerate industrial growth in South Gujarat. This event aims to attract investments, connect...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 1.74 lakh crore projects; major push for HPCL Rajasthan refinery expansion and Jaipur Metro Phase 2The Union Cabinet has approved significant proposals totaling Rs 1.74 lakh crore. These include substantial fertiliser support for farmers,...
08 Apr, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Jagdeep Dhankhar bats for direct subsidy for farmersVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar advocated for direct subsidies to farmers. He believes indirect subsidies are not as effective. Dhankhar em...
20 May, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
High subsidies yet to fuel India's EV storyIndia provides the highest subsidies on electric cars compared to major countries. For the electric variant of the Tata Nexon, subsidies am...
15 Jan, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
Revised tariff policy likely to be rolled out within a month, says Power Minister R K SinghThe government intends to provide '24X7 Power to All' at affordable rates. Therefore, there is a provision in the tariff to cap transmissio...
15 May, 2020, 08.08 PM IST
Anti-Profiteering guidelines under GST likely by next monthSeveral experts — in the government and tax advisors — have been raising several hypothetical questions around the anti-profiteering clause...
15 Nov, 2017, 12.32 AM IST
'GDP growth to slow down to 6 pc in Q1, better to track GVA'Explaining the lower GDP growth as against the GVA growth, it said a large subsidy outgo will likely depress the net indirect taxes (NIT) g...
30 Aug, 2017, 05.51 PM IST
Interest subsidy to MSEs can lead to rise in indirect taxesAs per the report, Rs 1 crore of interest rate subsidy to MSEs can generate nearly thrice as much in indirect taxes, create 38 jobs, and al...
24 Jan, 2017, 10.42 PM IST
Silver Lining: India April-June GDP lowers to 7.1 per centIndia needs to grow at 8% and more for several years to generate jobs, raise incomes & lift millions out of poverty.
02 Sep, 2016, 06.40 AM IST
Budget 2014: Six ways to revive food processing industryFood processing industry acts as buffer while there is short & surplus in Agro production. Hence, encourage food processing in India.
08 Jul, 2014, 11.32 AM IST
UP mills may have to wait for central subsidy benefitsThe sugar mills from western India will be the immediate beneficiaries of the central government’s subsidy for raw sugar production.
20 Feb, 2014, 05.53 AM IST